endorsedOngoing

Desktop Game Launcher Development for Entertainment Company

Services Covered:

Desktop Application Development • Custom Software Development

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

50 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 June 2022

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Stockholm, Sweden

Project Summary

Brainhub served as part of the development team for an entertainment company, taking ownership of the desktop game launcher using Electron, React, and Node.js. They joined an existing product in June 2022 and continuously develop the launcher to execute the game on desktop devices, push updates, and communicate news to users. The client reports high-quality work, good communication, and no major post-release issues.

Key Challenges

Need for a desktop launcher to initiate the game

Project Deliverables

Desktop launcher application
Auto-update and patching system
News and user-notification functionality

Project Solution

Brainhub was responsible for ongoing development of the client’s desktop game launcher. They joined an existing product with provided documentation and acted as the development team, implementing features and maintaining the launcher using Electron, React, and Node.js. The launcher executes the game on desktop, detects updates and patches the game for users, and delivers news to users. The engagement is ongoing and staffed by two Brainhub software developers.

Project Outcome

No significant post-release rollbacks have been required
Tasks have been completed on time and met client expectations
High-quality development and active participation in technical design

Platforms

Desktop

Tech Stack

Electron
React.js
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Brainhub has delivered quality work with no major flaws, and they’ve met the client’s expectations. The team is communicative and collaborative, and they work at a good pace. Moreover, they take ownership of their work and participate in the technical design process as an active part of the team.”
Anonymous
Producer
Date: 01/12/2023